Is cottage cheese nutritionally better than yogurt?

Nutrition Facts

| Nutrient | Cottage Cheese (1 cup) | Yogurt (1 cup) |

|---|---|---|

| Calories | 220 | 149 |

| Protein | 28 g | 11 g |

| Fat | 4 g | 0 g |

| Carbohydrates | 5 g | 18 g |

| Sugar | 3 g | 13 g |

| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |

Summary

On this account, cottage cheese is richer in protein with lower calories as compared to regular yogurt. While yogurt will deliver probiotics for better gut health, the high saturated content makes it the less-desirable option over cottage cheese.